HARRY KANE MAKES FEELINGS CLEAR ON GARETH SOUTHGATE'S ENGLAND FUTURE
Gareth Southgate is still “absolutely” the right man for the job.
That is the verdict from Harry Kane after Southgate has received criticism after England’s disappointing draw with Denmark. But Kane spoke glowingly about Southgate’s man management but also the way he has transformed the nation’s football fortunes in the past eight years.
England captain Kane said: “I can’t speak highly enough of Gareth and what he has done for this team and the nation. In terms of where we were and where we are now as a national team is completely different.
"He’s brilliant on the details of making sure there is no stone unturned, everyone knows what they are going to be doing going into games. Just as a person giving us the freedom going into games to be ourselves, whether that is off the pitch or on the pitch.
“Being England manager is a really difficult job, he knows that and we know that. But he’s absolutely the right man for the job.
“There are always going to be people who criticise or doubt him but his record speaks for itself - it’s really successful with us. But like all of us he’s determined to take that next step and win it and that’s what we're all really determined to do.
"He’ll do what’s best for the nation and make the decision that is best for the team. All I will say is get behind him and support him as the players do.”
Meanwhile, the Three Lions skipper has revealed that he has already been in touch with his new club boss Vincent Kompany. Ex-Burnley boss Kompany was the shock choice to take over at Bayern Munich despite being relegated from the Premier League.
Bayern star Kane said: “He phoned me after it got announced to catch up and introduce himself. He knows I'm focused on England and the Euros but he wanted to reach out, ask my opinion on last season and how I felt since I've been here.
“He gave me a bit of background on what he likes to do, how he likes to play. It was only a short, 10-minute conversation. I'm focused on England but once I'm back at Bayern I'm sure it'll be great to start pre-season, get some new ideas from him and see his vision from the season ahead. I'm always learning from different managers and I'm sure I will from him as well.”
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